Pronto Networks

Ecast, Pronto Networks Add Wi-Fi Service to Internet-Connected Jukeboxes

Authored by Mark Hefflinger on September 30, 2004 - 8:11am.
Las Vegas -- Ecast, a maker of Internet-connected digital jukeboxes installed in bars and restaurants, announced on Thursday that it has partnered with Wi-Fi network provider Pronto Networks to offer wireless Internet access through its jukeboxes. The Ecast Unplugged service will allow bar and restaurant patrons at locations with Ecast jukeboxes to bring their laptops and surf the Internet and access email and instant messaging. The system will also feature a separate, secure port for connecting other broadband-enabled devices like ATMs, credit card authorization machines, business computers and coin-operated devices.